The excursion to Monywa is carefully designed for anyone seeking an extra sightseeing activities in Mandalay. You visit the impressive Thanboddhay Pagoda delicately decorated with over 500,000 Buddha images and Po Win Daung containing 947 sandstone caves dug out of the hills.

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1: Mandalay - Monywa
The trip begins as we depart the town and drive through the scenic countryside to Moniwa, a tranquil town by the Chindwin River. On the way, we visit the impressive Thanboddhay Pagoda. The wall and archway of this structure are delicately decorated with over 500,000 Buddha images. Another enjoyable stop is Bodihtataung Pagoda which houses the largest reclining Buddha in Myanmar. On arrival , we visit some outlaying sights of the town, including the lacquer ware village of Kyaukka and the Shweguni Pagoda which is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in upper Myanmar. O/N in Monywa.

Day 2: Monywa - Powin Daung - Mandalay
Today we cross the Chindwin River and embark on a local jeep for few hour drive to Po Win Daung. This extraordinary complex containing 947 sandstone caves dug out of the hills has been to claimed by archaeologists to be the richest collection of mural paintings and Buddhist statues in South East Asia. We explore this magnificent complex as well as the nearby sight of Shwe Ba Daung whose monasteries and temples are carved out of narrow rocky cliffs. The trip ends after arrival in Mandalay. (B)

INCLUSIONS: Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver + Accommodation : twin sharing room at mentioned hotels or similar one + English speaking guide + Entrance fees to indicated sights + Meal as indicated : B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner 

EXCLUSIONS: Other meals, tip, drinks, airport tax, single room supplement, personal expenses, travel insurance, visa, flight in / out of Myanmar, any optional additional tours or activities during free time

TRIP NOTES

- THE EXCURSION TO MONYWA IS NO AVAILABLE IN FIRST DAYS OF THE TRADITIONAL NEW YEARS BECAUSE MANY TOURIST SITES MAY BE CLOSE ON THESE DATES. THIS EXCURSION STARS AT 8H00 OR ON REQUEST.

- THE ITINERARY IS CORRECTED AT THE TIME OF VIEWING. OCCASIONALLY, THE PROGRAMME CHANGES AS WE MAKE IMPROVEMENT STEMING FROM OUR PAST TRAVELLERS' COMMENTS AND OUR OWN RESEARCH OR DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. THIS INCLUDES FESTIVAL, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, WEATHER,.. THAT MAY EFFECT THE ITINERARY.

- MYANMAR IS A DEVELOPPING COUNTRY WHOSE INFRASTRUCTURE MAY DIFFER FROM WHAT YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR HOME LAND. THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE POOR AND THE ACCOMMODATION MAY BE BASIC IN REMOTE AREAS.

- THE DRESS STANDARDS ARE CONSERVATIVE THROUGHOUT ASIA. LOOSE , LIGHTWEIGHT, LONG CLOTHING ARE ALL RESPECTFUL AND COOL IN ASIAN HOT CLIMATE. IN ADDITION TO YOUR ITEMS OF PERSONAL CLOTHING, WE SUGGEST YOU TO BRING TORCH/FLASH LIGHT, HAT, RAIN COAT FOR WET SEASON, SUN CREAM, SUNGLASSES, DAYPACK, TOILETRIES.

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